For Knoxville, this is a local shop that seems to be really pushing itself in all directions when it comes to what they brew. They have IPAs, pale ales, hazy brews, but also brown ales, stouts and even barrel-aged and sour beers. The menu has varied throughout the year, and it is clear that they are always looking to experiment. 

I would highly recommend grabbing yourself a flight (or 2) if this is your first visit and just try everything that sounds good (or crazy). They pick out a weekly brewer’s flight (labeled on their board, so you know it isn’t just random) that you can have at a discount, or build your own. As a bonus, if you put your name and number on the back of your flight card and turn it in, you get entered into their monthly drawing for free stuff!

Everyone has their own tastes, but I’ll tell you what my 3 favorite have been from them so far. These are not necessarily in order, but first up is Hand Crank pale ale, which I like because it rides the line between IPA flavor and smooth drinkability so well. Next, Southie Cream Ale – this is the beer you want on a hot, muggy Tennessee day. All the taste and flavor of a craft beer, but it goes down like water (be careful with this one).

 Lastly, a newcomer, Toddy. This is their Dissolved Memories (oatmeal stout) infused and aged in a Knob Creek barrel. Curiously, it comes in at less than 6% ABV when most barrel-aged contemporaries come in at 10+, so you’ll get full flavor without it knocking you out (too quickly). This is the first installment in a bourbon-cocktail inspired beer series from Printshop.